Preface.- 1 The History of the Rotterdam Rules.- 2 General Principles of Transport Law and the Rotterdam Rules.- 3 The Scope of Application of the Rotterdam Rules and Freedom of Contract.- 4 Extended Scope of the Rotterdam Rules: Maritime Plus and Conflict of the Extension with the Extensions of Other Transport Law Convention.- 5 Rotterdam Rules - Liabilities and Obligations of the Carrier.- 6 Construction Problems in the Rotterdam Rules Regarding the Identity of the Carrier.- 7 Compensation for Damage.- 8 Obligations and Liabilities of the Shipper, - 9 Transport Documents in the Light of the Rotterdam Rules.- 10 Jurisdiction and Arbitration under Rotterdam Rules.